Easthampton High School - Echo Yearbook (Easthampton, MA)

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Household Arfs This course, taught by Miss Hazel Eames, is indeed an essential part of our curriculum. Much favorable comment is heard today from educational authorities regarding subjects such as household arts, which actively aid the student of today in becoming the capable homemaker of tomorrow. Here the girls may ready them- selves for duties they are sure to be called upon to perform in future years. During one term the fundamental techniques of cooking and meal preparation are taught, as well as special diet planning and table setting. In additon, the pupils are familiarized with the proper procedures in using and caring for modern kitchen equipment. As a new term begins, the girls are instructed in the basic principals of sewing. Here again, modern machines are available for their use. They learn the essential facts about many kinds of materials, and their suitability for various types. of clothing. Very proud, rewarding moments are theirs upon completion of clothing, they have chosen as their projects. I Also included in this course is interior decorating, which provides helpful hints and creative situations, which the girls may use in making plans for charming future homes of their own. 78

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Driver Education The Driver Education Course, supervised by its able instructor, Miss Edna Graham, has had over 200 students since it started, with a very large enrollment each year. This course has proved to be very successful in Easthampton High and has produced some very capable drivers. Many exciting and humorous incidents occur while driving. Miss Graham, with splendid nerves and control, is able to produce drivers from every one of her students. This year, for the hrst time, the town and school worked together on the Driving Roadeo. Miss Graham was an active organizer and advisor for this. 77

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For those boys who wish to engage in the art of woodworking, the Manual Training course, under the guidance of Mr. joseph Manning, offers an excellent opportunity. The first few weeks are devoted to the instruction of the various hand and power tools, and after sufii- cient training, the student selects his first project. These projects range from lamps to modem desks. Another inter- esting aspect in this course is that the furniture made costs a great deal less than it would if purchased in a store. For future engineers, a course in mechanical drawing is also included in the Industrial Arts curriculum. This course offers the basic fundamentals of engineering and is considered to be the most important subject in the engi- neering field. These two courses are perhaps the most interesting in a young man's schooling, because they show him the importance that is laid upon the use of manual dexterity.